1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job
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2
as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof
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Recent Examples of recharge
Energy density determines how long a system can operate before recharging, while power density determines how quickly that energy can be delivered.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Whoop Still Sets the Standard The Fitbit Air lasted for just over eight days on a charge in my testing, and recharged from 0 to 100% in 70 minutes.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
This week, though, is telling you to slow your roll and rest, recharge, and breathe.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
When your time is always broken up into these little endless tasks, your nervous system shifts into high gear and doesn’t get a chance to recharge.
—Parents, 13 June 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Whoop Still Sets the Standard The Fitbit Air lasted for just over eight days on a charge in my testing, and recharged from 0 to 100% in 70 minutes.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
This week, though, is telling you to slow your roll and rest, recharge, and breathe.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
When your time is always broken up into these little endless tasks, your nervous system shifts into high gear and doesn’t get a chance to recharge.
—Parents, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharge
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The district defends its conduct as legal and, last week, restored funding to the Black Student Achievement Plan.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Before Rhaenyra’s raven can be sent, though, Tyland Lannister arrives at the Gullet, with an armada only money can buy, to prise open Blackwater Bay and restore a shipping route to King’s Landing.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Businesses are betting on the World Cup, night markets and cultural events to revive Olvera Street.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Trump administration backs Arizona rules blocked by courts Republicans are hoping to revive state voter registration laws in Arizona that lower courts said conflict with federal rules and suppress the vote.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
22 June 2026
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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The water retained will slowly evaporate throughout use, and the vest just needs to soak in ice water to be replenished.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Oil supplies may take time to recover, and countries that tapped strategic reserves during the crisis will need to replenish them, creating additional demand, Kates says.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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While no protest, demonstration, or amount of organizing can resurrect the dead, perhaps such actions can chart a new course.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Like for instance when Arkansas decided to cut its tennis program last month, which was then resurrected by donors who came to their rescue at the last minute to keep the sport alive in Fayetteville.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharge. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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